Let’s get ready to foundation paper piece our 12th and FINAL Starry Signs Quilt Block — the Sagittarius zodiac star constellation quilt block!
If you haven’t signed up for the Starry Signs Block of the Month and Quilt Sew Along, it’s not too late! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here to immediately receive the Welcome Packet with all the block patterns released to date.
Before we get sewing, here are 3 fun facts about the Sagittarius Constellation:
- Super Star Spot: Sagittarius has lots of stars packed close together. It’s one of the brightest spots in the sky where you can see the Milky Way stretch across like a cloudy river of stars.
- Aiming at the Scorpion: Long ago, the Greeks imagined Sagittarius as a centaur—a creature that’s half person, half horse. He’s holding a bow and arrow and lore has Sagittarius the Archer shooting Scorpio the Scorpion,
- In Astrology: Sagittarius represents those born between November 22 and December 21.
Source for facts: Space.com
Let’s get sewing and paper piece our Sagittarius Constellation Quilt Block:
In this bonus video, I give some tips as you assembly your Starry Signs quilt top and my favorite FPP paper removal tips
Watch the Bonus Video Tutorial.
Additional Quilting Tutorial Links Mentioned in the Video
• Foundation Paper Piecing video tutorial / mini class
• Bonus Videos for Previous Starry Signs Blocks
My Favorite Foundation Paper Piecing Tools + Products:
➝ My Fav Tweezers for Paper Removal
➝ Water Brush for Paper Removal
➝ Sewline Water Soluble Glue Pen
➝ Schmetz Microtex 80/12 Needles (one of my favorite needles for paper piecing)
➝ Beechwood Tailors Clapper (2 sizes)
Here is a fun time-lapse video I took when I pieced my Sagittarius zodiac quilt block (and I do not sew this fast in real life!):
Show Off Your Progress
I can’t wait to see your Sagittarius quilt block (and Starry Signs quilt) come together!
Share your work by emailing me a high-res photo to be featured in our online maker galleries. My email address is on the pattern.
Thanks for sewing along with us!
Sheri
Not Registered for our Starry Signs BOM yet? Sign up today and sew along with us!
It’s not too late to join the Starry Signs Block of the Month and Sew Along. When you register, you’ll receive:
- All constellation patterns released to-date and additional layout options.
- Access to bonus tutorials and tips for every stage of your quilt.
- Stitch by Stitch, Progress at Your Pace
Don’t wait—sign up today and let’s sew the stars together!
